512Spontaneous pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax
Diseases of the Respiratory System
What this reference tells you
512 is an Ontario diagnostic code describing “Spontaneous pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax.” It supports the diagnosis field of a claim and is distinct from the fee code identifying the service.
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